<p>Hello. I am a Freshman Engineer enrolled in the Boston University Biomedical Engineer program. </p>
<p>The reason I am posting is because I am a little worried that the job economy won't really boost as much as I am hoping for. It seems that employers are hiring people from other engineering professions without distinction (i.e. mechanical engineering or electrical engineering). </p>
<p>Since I am so early in my college program, if I am indeed making a mistake, it is very undoable. Since I can very easily change into the mechanical engineering program without any loss in credits. The downside is that the university's engineering program for mechanical is not as well known as its biomedical program. If I could go back in time, I would have applied to universities with highly regarded engineering programs like georgia tech, UIUC, or U of M..</p>
<p>I attended a small magnet high school, that I was introduced to many different aspects of engineering and I enjoyed the group efforts. I loved being project manager whenever I worked in groups...I choose Biomedical Engineering because frankly I have an interest in biology, and a great love for engineering. I was very interested in their nanotechnology concentration as well! It is very futuristic and thought provoking. </p>
<p>Right now, I am monitoring the growth of the market. I have until sophomore year to think about it.. I hope to gain entry into my school's BS/MS program, which would be a great start in this horrible job market. I am as well in a very well connected city and a well connected university. But the thought that even though I have an interest in the field - it may not be practical for now or in the immediate future.</p>
<p>I am not one of the premeds, so I do not have medical school in mind. But like many engineers, I do have business in mind as I would like to eventually obtain an MBA after I gain work experience. </p>
<p>With so many experienced engineers who have tracked the market for long, what do you guys think? How drastically do you think things will change for this market considering things like healthcare needs and the aging baby boomer generation?</p>